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London’s Senate House occupied by students
Students have occupied the University of London’s Senate House in a protest over pay, pensions and financial accountability.
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Cambridge Education Group sold for almost £200 million
Cambridge Education Group, which prepares international students for university, has been sold to a private equity firm in a deal worth £185 million.
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REF ‘contextual data’ decision could enrich league tables
HESA announces publication date for data on number of researchers eligible for submission
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University of Sussex occupation ends
The latest student occupation of Bramber House at the University of Sussex has ended after seven nights.
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More Hefce money for social enterprise
A total of £2 million is to be spent on helping universities support students who want to work in social enterprise and entrepreneurship.
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Pisa 2012 rankings: East Asia on the rise
East Asia has strengthened its grip on the top places of the world’s most influential international education rankings, it was revealed today
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University staff walk out for second strike
Lectures and seminars are likely to be cancelled across the UK as university staff hold a second national walk-out over pay.
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Welsh education inequality to be tackled by new centre
Two Welsh universities have set up a centre designed to tackle educational inequality in the country.
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How to say no to students
By Scott Jaschik, for Inside Higher Ed
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10 artworks raising money to support academics fleeing persecution
A unique collection of artworks by more than 70 artists from around the world went under the hammer in London on 5 December 2013 to raise money to support academics fleeing persecution worldwide
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Ten more universities gain award for supporting research careers
A further 10 UK universities have gained an award that recognises commitment to developing the careers of researchers.
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Warning issued over threat to student funding
Social mobility could be harmed if cuts of £45 million are focused on the so-called “widening participation premium”, a new study says
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Mental health and social science explored in new booklet
A new booklet has been launched on the role of social science in promoting “mental wellbeing”.
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Student funding suspended following budget problems
The government has suspended all funding for overseas EU students at private colleges, and for Bulgarians and Romanians at public universities.